Clovely Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
With the thought of Cabernet Day lurking (Thursday 1 September), last weekend I thought I would have a look at one. Clovely Estate is a Qu...
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August 31, 2011
Two Hands Brave Faces GSM 2010
A great mate of mine has been beating the drum about these blokes for sometime. He is particularly partial to the Gnarly Dudes Shiraz. So he...
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August 27, 2011
Turkey Flat Butcher's Block SGM 2009
This was my first crack at a Turkey Flat wine for years, and if the rest of the range is indicative of this, I'll be banging on the door...
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August 27, 2011
David Hook Merlot 2009
I first came across David Hook wines on a Hunter Valley trip many years ago. The wines were all in top shape and the service provided by Gai...
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August 26, 2011
Swirl Sniff Spit 16 August - Cabernet Sauvignon night!
Cabernet night at Swirl Sniff Spit - Era Bistro 16 August 2011 Another brilliant night and a superb line up of wines. Some belters an...
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August 17, 2011
Sub 10ners
The monthly get together for our local wine crew was on Friday night. These nights are generally themed to a particular variety or region wh...
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August 15, 2011
Rymill Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
With @swirlsniffspit approaching next Tuesday night, I thought I'd get warmed up with a Cabernet from Coonawarra ($25-30). I tipped i...
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August 12, 2011
Arras Grand Vintage 2003
This is a smashing bottle and excellent example of Australian Pinot Chard, coming from Tasmania who produce many stellar examples. Medi...
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August 09, 2011
Taltarni Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2004
A mighty impressive wine this one. Lovely dark fruit. Nose of mocha, chocolate. Some mint ever so slightly present. Palate was full and grea...
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July 25, 2011
McWilliams Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
I found this bottle tucked away at it was time to give it a run. The colour was typical Cabernet and was consistent throughout. The nose wa...
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July 25, 2011
A trip to Heathcote!
My first post on my blog is on my recent trip to Heathcote. Having a spare day in Melbourne and popping into the Yarra on numerous occasions...
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July 06, 2011
